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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 539.78 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 539.78 and 197.42 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 539.78 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/539.78 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 539.78 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 106,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,559.68/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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